Anselmo mendes Alvarinho 2025

This is Anselmo Mendes's take on Alvarinho — a Vinho Verde out of Portugal from the 2025 vintage. Alvarinho is a premium Portuguese white grape, the star of Vinho Verde, giving aromatic, crisp wines with peach, citrus and a saline freshness. Vinho Verde is meant to be drunk young and fresh — it's light, low in alcohol and often has a tiny, refreshing prickle of fizz. Portugal is a goldmine of native grapes, from the zippy whites of the green northwest to the muscular reds and legendary Ports of the Douro Valley. Serve it ice-cold with shellfish, grilled fish or a sunny lunch. Serve it well chilled.